Michael Licenblat is a resilience expert who teaches people how to bounce back from challenges and setbacks – and perform better under pressure.Michael is the author of the book ‘Pressure Proof – how to thrive in times of disruption, change and pressure’, his articles are regularly published in several journals, and has delivered presentations to organizations such as Toyota, REIV, Smartline Mortgage Group, MLC Insurance, St George, Coles Myer Ltd., Pitcher Partners, SEEK, Caterpillar, Maurice Blackburn, Maunsell, SalesForce, and Victorian Parliament.

Taking on new responsibilities, a different role, a bigger project, managing more staff, or starting a new job can be like a double edged sword. On one hand it is exciting and new, yet on the other hand, it can be overwhelming and stressful. Being able to turn challenges into...

I am frustrated by inefficiencies that waste time. With everyone wanting to achieve more as quickly as possible, time has become a precious commodity that needs to be used with great care, and protected fiercely. A lot of workplace pressure and ‘stress talk’ may have their origins in overload of...